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Non-Discrimination Disclaimer
In order to protect your privacy, we encourage you NOT to share your personal health information online. LDH supports public access to the information provided on this website. To the best of our knowledge, all the information provided was accurate when it was initially published to this site. LDH shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.
Website Accessibility
At LDH, we are committed to ensuring that our digital content and technology are accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. In alignment with Louisiana PPM 74, our websites and digital services follow recognized standards to provide equal access for everyone.
What is Web Accessibility?
Web accessibility means designing and developing websites, digital documents, and online tools so that they can be used by people with a range of abilities. This includes individuals who use screen readers, keyboard-only navigation, voice recognition software, or other assistive technologies.
Our Commitment
We strive to meet or exceed the accessibility requirements outlined in Louisiana PPM 74, which adopts the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.X AA standards. Our ongoing efforts include:
- Regular accessibility audits and testing
- Remediating existing content that may not meet standards
- Providing training for content creators and developers
- Ensuring accessibility is built into our design, procurement, and publishing workflows
Accessibility Standards We Follow
- WCAG 2.x Level AA: Internationally recognized guidelines for making digital content more accessible
- Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act: Federal requirement for accessible electronic and information technology
- Louisiana PPM 74: State policy that ensures all publicly available electronic content is accessible to individuals with disabilities
Third-party Content
Some content on our website may come from external providers. We encourage vendors to follow accessibility best practices and may request documentation of compliance with WCAG 2.x AA as part of our procurement process.
Inline Content Disclaimer
As a good-faith effort, webpages with links to documents or assets in remediation may include an additional disclaimer acknowledging potential issues.
Need Help or Found an Issue?
If you are experiencing difficulty accessing content or services on our website, or if you have suggestions to improve accessibility, please contact us:
Margot McNeely
Website Accessibility Coordinator
[email protected]
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Louisiana Department of Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or religion. The Louisiana Department of Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or religion.
The Louisiana Department of Health will provide:
- Free aids and services to people with disabilities to communicate effectively with us, such as qualified sign language interpreters and written information in other formats (large print, audio, accessible electronic formats, other formats)
- Free language services to people whose primary language is not English, such as qualified interpreters and information written in other languages
If you need these services, ask for assistance by contacting the Bureau of Legal Services at 225-342-1128. If you believe that the Louisiana Department of Health has failed to provide these services or discriminated in another way on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, or religion, you can file a grievance with Christie Crooks, Compliance Investigator, by emailing [email protected].
You can also file a civil rights complaint with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal or by contacting them at:
US Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, SW Room 509F, HHH Building
Washington, D.C. 20201
1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD)
Notice of non-discrimination | Rev. July 14, 2021